Associate Director, Marketing Operations & Capability Development

Associate Director, Marketing Operations & Capability Development

The Associate Director, Marketing Operations & Capability Development leads the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of the marketing operations infrastructure and capability framework for the Marketing organization. This role partners directly with the VP of Marketing to elevate marketing excellence, streamline operational execution, and advance the team's functional capabilities through training, systems, and governance.

The Associate Director oversees both the Marketing Operations and Advertising & Promotional Material Review functions, ensuring the organization operates efficiently, compliantly, and with a high-performance culture. This leader is accountable for operational excellence, marketing process innovation, and building the future-ready skills required to drive brand success.

Responsibilities

Marketing Operations Leadership

• Lead the development and optimization of marketing operational processes and systems that drive speed, compliance, and quality across the enterprise.
• Build and continuously refine frameworks for campaign planning, workflow management, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Oversee the integration and utilization of key marketing tools (e.g., Veeva PromoMats, project management platforms, CRM systems) to enhance visibility and efficiency.
• Serve as the central point of coordination for the operational interface between Marketing, Compliance, Medical, Regulatory, Finance, and IT functions.
• Partner with the Associate Manager, Marketing Operations, to manage vendor onboarding, contract workflows, and budget processes, ensuring fiscal discipline and transparent reporting.

Marketing Capability Development

Strategic Enablement & Governance

Team & Vendor Leadership

Qualifications

The level of the position will be determined based on the selected candidate's qualifications and experience.

As an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer, Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc. does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetics or any other characteristic protected by law. It is our intention that all qualified applications are given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.

The anticipated base salary range for this position is $140,000 - $200,000. Final determination of base salary offered will depend on several factors relevant to the position, including but not limited to candidate skills, experience, education, market location, and business need. This role will include eligibility for bonus and equity. The total compensation package will also include additional elements such as multiple paid time off benefits, various health insurance options, retirement benefits and more. Details about these and other offerings will be provided at the time a conditional offer of employment is made. Candidates are always welcome to inquire about our compensation and benefits package during the interview process.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.